Schützenfest in Münster: Dynamo Advances to the Second Round Without a Hitch

No Rotation at Dynamo

Dynamo coach Thomas Stamm made it clear from the lineup that he takes the fourth-division newcomers very seriously. The team that had played the second-division matches this season—and secured its first win of the season against Darmstadt 98 a week ago—took the field. With the exception of Christoph Daferner, who was sidelined with calf muscle issues, the bench was fully staffed as usual.

And from the very first minute, Dynamo made it clear that they weren’t willing to take any risks. The high press completely stifled the underdog, who had actually intended to play boldly and aggressively. When Sterner was able to head the ball unchallenged off the second corner just eight minutes in, any resistance—if there had been any—was broken. The Saxons combined to score goals two through five before halftime, with new signing Inanoglu also getting to celebrate his first goal in a Dynamo jersey.

Rhynern failed to create anything until the halftime whistle, as the Dresden team remained highly focused and nipped all attacking efforts in the bud. The hosts fired their first—completely harmless—shot on Tim Schreiber’s goal in the 47th minute. The Oberliga champions earned their first corner kick in the 50th minute.